Col. William Jones House
Col. William Jones House, Historic residence in Jackson Township, Indiana, US.
The Colonel William Jones House exhibits Federal architecture with Classical Revival elements, including a Greek columned front porch added in 1887.
William Jones operated a store where Abraham Lincoln worked in 1829, handling merchandise and unpacking boxes before his rise to presidency.
The house stands as a testament to the economic growth of Southern Indiana entrepreneurs during the early nineteenth century development period.
Located within Lincoln State Park, the house provides educational exhibits about Colonel Jones and his connections to President Abraham Lincoln.
Colonel William Jones fell during the Battle of Atlanta in 1864 after rising through military ranks from lieutenant colonel to full colonel.
Location: Jackson Township
GPS coordinates: 38.11390,-87.04310
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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